Remote Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location: Remote (on EST time zone)

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00

About Us

Canada Gold is a premier precious metals retailer and authorized distributor of the Royal Canadian Mint. Trusted by customers across Canada and the Pacific Northwest, we pride ourselves on delivering expert service, competitive value, and complete transparency. Driven by integrity and market expertise, we empower customers to buy and sell precious metals with confidence.

A family-owned and operated business, we are proud to have one of the highest repeat and referral rates in the industry—a testament to the transparent and dependable service our customers rely on.

About the Role

We are a growing organization with approximately 200 employees across Canada and expanding. We pride ourselves on building a collaborative, supportive, and professional environment, and we are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist who will play a critical role in supporting our continued growth.

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll and benefits administration for employees across Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and British Columbia.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

We are focused on finding the right candidate. Depending on your experience and interests, this role may expand to include Finance support (such as reconciliations and reporting) or HR Coordination (such as onboarding, HRIS administration, and compliance support).

You will support a workforce of approximately 200 employees across multiple provinces, with continued growth anticipated.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll across multiple Canadian provinces


• Administer employee group benefits (enrollments, changes, terminations)


• Prepare ROEs, T4s, and RL-1s


• Ensure payroll compliance with federal and provincial legislation


• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records


• Support employees with payroll and benefits inquiries

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian payroll experience


• Experience administering employee benefits preferred


• PCP designation is an asset


• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

What We Offer

• Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 CAD


• Comprehensive benefits program


• Fully remote work environment


• Growing company with advancement opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative team